Southern IPM blog posts

Funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

The Southern Region IPM Center is located at North Carolina State University, 1730 Varsity Drive, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27606, and is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Join the Environmental Protection Agency for an informative webinar on the integrated approaches to managing Canada geese and nuisance pigeons. Dr. Paul Curtis, coordinator of the Wildlife Damage Management Program, at Cornell University Cooperative Extension will describe environmental issues, habits and habitats associated with geese, in urban and suburban areas, as well as, a multitude of integrated solutions to control them. Mr. Michael Beran will discuss the health and safety issues associated with pigeons along with habitat preferences, habitat modification and integrated bird management measures you could take to reduce pigeon roosting in and around your buildings. Your participation in this webinar will provide you with the information needed to address these nuisance birds and the health risks they pose around your schools, buildings and parks.